- Position Title
- Historian (Architectural), Landscape Architect (Historical), Architect (Historical)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1539-IMDO-23-12088415-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, August 30, 2023 to Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Interdisciplinary Historian (Architectural), Landscape Architect (Historical), Architect (Historical), GS-0170/0807/0808-11 position, with Regions 6, 7 & 8. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for the position. Read all the responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL FOUND TO BE NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. ** PLEASE NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. We cannot determine eligibility without this information. We will not solicit you for this information and you may not receive consideration if it is not submitted.
OPM's Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the Historian, GS-0170-11 Occupational Series.
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From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic education requirements for Historian (Architectural), GS-0170-11 position. IMPORTANT - Please note: It is your responsibility to show how you satisfy the above course requirements. If you do not provide information that clearly shows how your completed college course work meets all of the requirements above, you will be rated ineligible. Your rating will be based solely on the information you submit with your application. No attempts will be made to verify with you, or the school you attended, whether or not your course work meets all of the requirements above. YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS.
OPM's Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the Landscape Architect, GS-0807-11 Occupational Series.
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From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic education requirements for GS-0807 Landscape Architect (Historical), position. IMPORTANT - Please note: It is your responsibility to show how you satisfy the above course requirements. If you do not provide information that clearly shows how your completed college course work meets all of the requirements above, you will be rated ineligible. Your rating will be based solely on the information you submit with your application. No attempts will be made to verify with you, or the school you attended, whether or not your course work meets all of the requirements above. YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS.
OPM's Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the
Architect, GS-0808-11 Occupational Series.
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From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic education requirements for GS-0808 Architect (Historical) position. IMPORTANT - Please note: It is your responsibility to show how you satisfy the above course requirements. If you do not provide information that clearly shows how your completed college course work meets all of the requirements above, you will be rated ineligible. Your rating will be based solely on the information you submit with your application. No attempts will be made to verify with you, or the school you attended, whether or not your course work meets all of the requirements above. YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS.
Thank you for your interest in the Interdisciplinary Cultural Resources Specialist, GS-0170/0807/0808-11 position.
4.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience for an Interdisciplinary - Historian (Architectural), Landscape Architect (Historical), Architect (Historical), GS-0170/0807/0808-11 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR
SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR
SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
Architecture: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and practices used in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of buildings or other structures, taking into consideration aesthetic and functional concerns.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Perform cultural resource management investigations, including condition assessments, on historic buildings and structures as part of NHPA Section 110 requirements.
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Identify character defining features of historic buildings and structures.
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Evaluate historic buildings and structures for National Register eligibility.
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Apply laws, policies, standards and guidelines in the preservation of historic buildings and structures (i.e. S106 & S110 NHPA, SOI Standards, ARPA, NAGPRA, ACHP guidance, and other court rulings.)
Landscape Architecture: Knowledge of the concepts, theories, and practices used in the planning, design, construction, and adaptation of outdoor features, taking into consideration recreation planning, requirements, aesthetic value, and compatibility with other developments and resources.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Perform cultural resource management investigations, including condition assessments, on cultural landscapes as part of NHPA Section 110 requirements.
10.
Document characteristics and features of regional cultural landscapes from both pre-contact and post-contact time periods.
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Evaluate significance and integrity of cultural landscapes through documentation and analysis.
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Apply laws, policies, standards and guidelines in the preservation of cultural landscapes (i.e. S106 & S110 NHPA, SOI Standards, ARPA, NAGPRA, ACHP guidance, and other court rulings.)
History and Archaeology: Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and impact on civilization and cultures, and of preservation and archival techniques.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Document history and material culture of traditional communities and American Indian tribes in the American west.
14.
Document historic building techniques and materials, as well as historic landscape features and materials of the American west.
15.
Complete research on major historical time periods, themes and events in the American west.
16.
Analyze information from primary and secondary resources related to historic properties.
Creative Thinking: Uses imagination to develop new insights into situations and applies new solutions to problems; designs new methods where established methods and procedures are not suitable or are unavailable.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Develop interdisciplinary historic preservation initiatives in response to resource needs .
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Develop effective standard operating procedures to assess resource conditions and improve data, for both in-house and contractor use.
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Effectively engage field practitioners through the development and delivery of historic preservation guidance, training, and provision of technical assistance.
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Use historic property information to increase understanding of resource needs and prioritize work actions.
Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Document and assess historic properties using a variety of tools and technologies (including, but not limited to GPS/GIS, Survey123, photography, and other field methods).
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Recommend appropriate preservation treatments based on findings associated with threats to historic properties.
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Provide guidance and oversight for historic preservation projects, including, but not limited to, the development of NR Nominations, DOEs, CLIs, CLRs, HSRs, HSPGs, Preservation Treatment Plans, etc.
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Complete historic property inventory records to reflect complete, accurate and reliable data.
Written Communications: Expresses facts and ideas in writing in a succinct and organized manner.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Develop team and personal work plans that address unique park and resource needs.
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Prepare and deliver presentations in professional forums to share program and project activities and successes.
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Prepare correspondence that responds to inquiries or conveys instruction regarding historic property documentation, assessment and inventory.
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Prepare professional quality historic preservation reports/documents.